Job Opportunity – Emergency Department Holding Unit RN – West Virginia
Start Date: November 30, 2026 (Orientation held every other Thursday)
Location: Charleston, West Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 3x12 day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, weekdays with every other weekend required; option for 36 or 48 guaranteed hours per week; may float to ED as needed; no call requirements
Highlights:
- Work in a Level IV Trauma Center and major teaching hospital with 838 staffed beds
- 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio with adult and geriatric patient population
- Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, phlebotomy, rapid response teams, and more
- CERNER electronic medical record system
- 15-bed ED Holding Unit managing observation patients including chest pain rule-out, TIA, chronic anemia, and CHF/COPD exacerbations
- Free parking for travelers and orientation provided
Requirements:
- Active West Virginia or Compact RN License (pending license accepted for submission but must be active before start)
- Minimum 2 years RN experience required; minimum 1 year in-specialty experience required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (all through American Heart Association), and CPI (must be obtained at least 1 week before start)
- CERNER charting experience required
- MS/Telemetry, Telemetry, and ER Holding experience preferred
- Proficiency in IV therapy/phlebotomy skills including accessing ports, blood product administration, peripheral line management, and starting IVs
- Experience with heparin protocols and managing cardiac drips (no titration)
- Competency with neurological/psychiatric conditions including CVA, seizure disorders, and substance withdrawal
- Respiratory care skills including CPAP/BiPAP, high flow nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
- Experience with care of ventilated patients and tracheostomy management preferred
- Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from the past 2 years
- Permanent address must be 100+ miles from facility (75-99 miles considered case-by-case)
- Flu vaccination required during flu season (October 1 – March 31) unless medical exemption documented by physician or allergist
- First-time travelers accepted with appropriate experience
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
Join a collaborative team at a premier teaching hospital where you'll care for a diverse patient population in a well-supported ED Holding Unit environment. This position offers the flexibility to choose between 36 or 48-hour work weeks while gaining valuable experience in a Level IV Trauma Center with comprehensive resources and interdisciplinary teams. Make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while advancing your clinical expertise in emergency and observation care.